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Tails of Bakersfield: $14,000 raised for unwanted pets, thanks to you
Thanks to our community of givers, The Californian’s Tails of Bakersfield has raised more than $14,000 for unwanted pets.
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Best Bets for the weekend: A month's worth of stuff to do in just three days
The weekend after Labor Day is always so loaded with stuff to do in Kern County that it’s literally impossible to get to everything. Let us help you plan your busy weekend with our guide to the biggest events around.
Gallery brings a clean perspective
September’s First Friday downtown marks the opening of a contemporary gallery run by two young artists.
Parents share experiences as Palin's nomination puts focus on Down syndrome
Shortly after Ana Gomez gave birth to son Alexavier, the doctor gave her news every mother dreads.Herb Benham: All the time — and pink lemonade — I can stand
At least I’m not going to have to share the pink lemonade anymore. I’ve never seen a kid drink lemonade like he did. Thomas was a lemonade-drinking machine, and he plowed through the applewood smoked bacon too.Valerie Schultz: Slowing down is the quickest route to peace
The other morning was one of those mornings. For starters, there was no toilet paper on the holder or in the cabinet. In the shower, I realized too late that I was washing my hair with conditioner and had to start over. We were out of oatmeal. The sprinkler broke as I was trying to water the lawn before I left. I almost forgot to sign my daughter’s permission slip.Pete Tittl: Minute Grill falls short of topping competition
Flame & Skewers is one of those local restaurant success stories that, like Que Pasa and Mexicali, has taken off by filling a niche and doing it well.Pete Tittl: Get your buns to Rosedale for the new top 10 burger in town
My daughter’s college roommate, a Massachusetts native, came to visit California for the first time this summer. We took her to Disneyland, got her surfing at San Clemente and worked in a visit to Grauman’s Chinese Theater. All the usual touristy things.
Pete Tittl: Start spreading the news that we now have two NY-themed delis
If there’s one name that will draw people into a deli, it’s New York, or at least a borough from the area. Now Bakersfield has its second franchised deli open within a year with a New York slant, the first being Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli.Pete Tittl: 'Hide Out' a little longer before checking out new diner
I really go into each new restaurant as an optimist, hoping for the best, hoping for a restaurant I can tell all The Californian’s readers about, a place that’s worth their time and money and another great addition to our impressive restaurant scene.
Herb BenhamHerb Benham: All the time — and pink lemonade — I can stand
At least I’m not going to have to share the pink lemonade anymore. I’ve never seen a kid drink lemonade like he did. Thomas was a lemonade-drinking machine, and he plowed through the applewood smoked bacon too.
Joan SwensonJoan Swenson: Sweet peas are sure to please, and they do most of the work
I’m late and the guilt is killing me.
Camille GavinCamille Gavin: Spotlight opens 10th season on a high note with 'Noises Off'
From what I hear, “Noises Off,” which opens Friday at Spotlight Theatre, will give theater-goers an inside look at how behind-the-scenes shenanigans can mangle what’s supposed to happen in front of the footlights.
Valerie SchultzValerie Schultz: Slowing down is the quickest route to peace
The other morning was one of those mornings. For starters, there was no toilet paper on the holder or in the cabinet. In the shower, I realized too late that I was washing my hair with conditioner and had to start over. We were out of oatmeal. The sprinkler broke as I was trying to water the lawn before I left. I almost forgot to sign my daughter’s permission slip.